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Independent

Candidate, U.S. House Kentucky District 6

Elections and appointments
Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Olympus High School

Personal
Profession
Entrepreneur

Jay Bowman (independent) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. Bowman declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.[source]

Elections

2026

See also: Kentucky's 6th Congressional District election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 6

Jay Bowman and Pete Lynch are running in the general election for U.S. House Kentucky District 6 on November 3, 2026.

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 6

Zach Dembo, David Kloiber, Erin Petrey, and Cherlynn Stevenson are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 6 on May 19, 2026.

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Erin Petrey
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Cherlynn Stevenson

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 6

Ralph Alvarado, Ryan Dotson, Deanna Frazier Gordon, Adam Perez Arquette, and Greg Plucinski are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 6 on May 19, 2026.

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2024

Presidency

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An election for president of the United States was held on November 5, 2024. Bowman was on the ballot in the following states.

Jay Bowman (Independent) presidential ballot access by state Election results are subject to change until each state certifies its results.
StateStatus% of vote received
GeorgiaWrite-in
 
0%
 
KentuckyWrite-in
 
0%
 
OhioWrite-in
 
0%
 
TennesseeLost
 
0.1%
 
UtahWrite-in
 
0%
 


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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2024

Candidate Connection

Jay Bowman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bowman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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​ My friends and family laughed when I told them I wanted to run. Why would any “regular” person run for President? The scrutiny, the cost, and the stress of a campaign and (hopefully) of serving as President is an enormous price to pay. Why not just let someone else do it? This is my answer: I am extremely concerned about our country’s direction, our future, our children’s future, and the kind of world they will inherit. "If not me, who, if not now, when." I firmly believe that it is our responsibility to ensure the world they inherit is a far better world than the one we grew up in. I’m committed to advocating for policies that promote fiscal responsibility and personal accountability. I believe in the constitution, that we are all created equal, and are endowed  with the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We need to work together utilizing common sense to create a better country not only for US, but also for future generations. *Quote, Emma Watson during her 2014 HeforShe campaign kick-off.
  • George Washington warned against the proliferation of political parties. He believed that these parties could divide the nation. Washington told the American public that political parties would lead to politicians putting the interests of the party over the interests of the country.
  • Soon we will be spending more on the deficit interest than we currently spend on national defense per year. This is unsustainable, and our children deserve better. It’s time to take a hard look at how we’re spending our money and start making common - sense, sustainable investments in our future.

    America is not broken our two party system is broken.!.

    Vote NO, stop spending money we don't have.
  • We must enact balanced budget legislation and implement common-sense fiscal policies to ensure that our government spends our money effectively and efficiently. America is not broken our two party system is broken.!. Vote NO, stop spending money we don't have.
Our two party politicians do not know how to say no to deficit spending. I understand why, it is a difficult topic. We need to address now for our children. Vote NO, stop spending money we don't have.
Service, is the cornerstone of a politician's role.
Prioritizing service ensures politicians focus on the public good and are accountable for their actions.
Upholding and defending the Constitution: The President takes an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, ensuring that the laws of the country are faithfully executed.
President Kennedy being assassinated, elementary school age.
I have been an entrepreneur / small businessowner since I was 24 years old.
2. I would form a coalition cabinet of the likeminded democrats, republicans and independents that would address the budget and deficit spending. By uniting a diverse group of leaders around this common goal, we can demonstrate a commitment to fiscal responsibility and build momentum for addressing the nation's growing debt, while protecting our less fortunate citizens
My opponents avoid addressing budget and deficit spending due to the political risks involved. Making the necessary adjustments can be unpopular with voters. Additionally, politicians may be influenced by special interest groups that benefit from the current spending patterns. As a result, politicians frequently prioritize short-term political gains over long-term fiscal responsibility, contributing to the persistent problem of deficit spending.
A strong national defense is the foundation upon which every other aspect of our society and economy rests. Without a well-funded, well-equipped military, everything else is rendered moot.
Executive orders should be used sparingly.
No more than a three percent deficit of the previous year’s GDP should be allowed in the federal budget, by law. We must enact balanced budget legislation and implement common-sense fiscal policies to ensure that our government spends our money effectively and efficiently.
Financial transparency and government accountability are of paramount importance in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of democratic institutions.

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Presidential election, 2024
 
Candidate/Running mate
%
Popular votes
Electoral votes
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Donald Trump/J.D. Vance (R)
 
49.8
 
77,303,568 312
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Kamala D. Harris/Tim Walz (D)
 
48.3
 
75,019,230 226
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Jill Stein (multiple running mates) (G)
 
0.6
 
861,164 0
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr./Nicole Shanahan (Independent)
 
0.5
 
756,393 0
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Chase Oliver/Mike ter Maat (L)
 
0.4
 
650,138 0
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Claudia De La Cruz/Karina Garcia (Party for Socialism and Liberation)
 
0.1
 
165,191 0
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Cornel West/Melina Abdullah (Independent)
 
0.1
 
81,084 0
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Peter Sonski/Lauren Onak (American Solidarity Party)
 
0.0
 
41,853 0
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Randall Terry/Stephen E. Broden (Constitution Party)
 
0.0
 
41,290 0
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Shiva Ayyadurai/Crystal Ellis (Independent)
 
0.0
 
28,399 0
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Richard Duncan/Mitchell Preston Bupp (Independent)
 
0.0
 
12,805 0
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Joel Skousen/Rik Combs (Constitution Party)
 
0.0
 
12,786 0
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Jay Bowman/De Bowman (Independent)
 
0.0
 
5,971 0
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Christopher Garrity/Cody Ballard (Independent)
 
0.0
 
5,294 0
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Joseph Kishore/Jerry White (Socialist Equality Party)
 
0.0
 
4,650 0
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Rachele Fruit (multiple running mates) (Socialist Workers Party)
 
0.0
 
4,118 0
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Mattie Preston/Shannel Conner (Godliness, Truth, Justice)
 
0.0
 
2,857 0
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Lucifer Everylove (no running mate) (Unaffiliated)
 
0.0
 
2,653 0
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Blake Huber/Andrea Denault (Approval Voting Party)
 
0.0
 
2,196 0
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Michael Wood/John G. Pietrowski (Prohibition Party)
 
0.0
 
1,144 0
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Vermin Supreme/Jonathan Realz (Independent)
 
0.0
 
914 0
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Laura Ebke/Trisha Butler (Liberal Party)
 
0.0
 
859 0
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William P. Stodden/Stephanie H. Cholensky (Socialist Party)
 
0.0
 
364 0
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Robert Wells Jr./Tony Jones (Independent)
 
0.0
 
359 0
  Other write-in votes
 
0.2
 
235,673 0

There were no incumbents in this race The results have been certified.

Total votes: 155,240,953

0 states have not been called.


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